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AF06 DBU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,090 mi
Last recorded162,090 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 162,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 155,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 155,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 135,775 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 135,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust section badly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,955 miles

Crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,955 miles

Crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,785 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,220 miles

corrosion on exhaust in places

offside front indicator lens damaged

slight wear in front suspension arm rear bushs

wear on front brake discs

Fail 11 Feb 2013 56,220 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

corrosion on exhaust in places

offside front indicator lens damaged

slight wear in front suspension arm rear bushs

wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,322 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 25,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 12,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,334 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AF06 DBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF06 DBU registered?

AF06 DBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is AF06 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 DBU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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